Electrical Engineer Jobs in New Jersey
Electrical Engineer jobs in New Jersey are consistently active, concentrated in defense systems, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level test engineer through principal and staff engineer. The heaviest hiring clusters around Newark, Trenton, and the Route 1 corridor, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Johnson & Johnson, and PSE&G maintain significant engineering operations. Power systems, embedded systems, and RF/communications engineering are among the most sought-after specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About The Role
The Principal Electrical Engineer will have demonstrated technical leadership across many technologies related to the design and debugging of cloud compute server systems and PCB boards, add-on cards, front panels, and IO backplane products. This engineer will also be responsible for decision-making related to specifications, design, BOM, PCB materials qualification, validation, and production support.
What You’ll Do
Take the lead in interfacing with cross-functional teams to develop system-level architectures and board-level implementations from product early concept through production launch
In charge of preparing specifications, BOM, design, and schematic entry internally and supervising the design work by junior engineers and external suppliers
Make decisions related to layout guidelines for PCBs and supervise Layout Engineers ensuring that all physical and electrical requirements are met
Analyze the design with simulation tools and make calculations to verify its conformance to the design requirements
Lead and mentor layout, system bring-up, and debug teams
Work with suppliers, contractors, and principal design engineers to ensure that the product is developed on time with high quality
Make decisions and specify production test methods and limits
Drive balance between cost, performance, quality, and schedule and supervise international and domestic engineering teams
What You bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
12+ years of experience directly related to the design and debugging of computer-related PCB boards Skilled in Analog and digital design (10+ with a Masters degree)
Skilled in high-speed bus interface design
Knowledge of high-speed PCB layout design
Strong ability to debug high-speed designs and signal integrity issues
Knowledge of power distribution techniques and x-86 processor system architecture
Ability to implement high-speed serial busses (SAS/SATA, PCIe, USB) and/or high-speed parallel busses (DDR2/3), and CPU front-side bus
Skilled in feature and cost trade-off analysis
Ability to create specifications and design guides
Strong leadership, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills required
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $116,250 and $193,750 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.
Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
#LI-SL #LI-Onsite #ZTSANENG2025!
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Compensation & Financial Security
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
- Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location.
ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.
About The Role
The Principal Electrical Engineer will have demonstrated technical leadership across many technologies related to the design and debugging of cloud compute server systems and PCB boards, add-on cards, front panels, and IO backplane products. This engineer will also be responsible for decision-making related to specifications, design, BOM, PCB materials qualification, validation, and production support.
What You’ll Do
Take the lead in interfacing with cross-functional teams to develop system-level architectures and board-level implementations from product early concept through production launch
In charge of preparing specifications, BOM, design, and schematic entry internally and supervising the design work by junior engineers and external suppliers
Make decisions related to layout guidelines for PCBs and supervise Layout Engineers ensuring that all physical and electrical requirements are met
Analyze the design with simulation tools and make calculations to verify its conformance to the design requirements
Lead and mentor layout, system bring-up, and debug teams
Work with suppliers, contractors, and principal design engineers to ensure that the product is developed on time with high quality
Make decisions and specify production test methods and limits
Drive balance between cost, performance, quality, and schedule and supervise international and domestic engineering teams
What You bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
12+ years of experience directly related to the design and debugging of computer-related PCB boards Skilled in Analog and digital design (10+ with a Masters degree)
Skilled in high-speed bus interface design
Knowledge of high-speed PCB layout design
Strong ability to debug high-speed designs and signal integrity issues
Knowledge of power distribution techniques and x-86 processor system architecture
Ability to implement high-speed serial busses (SAS/SATA, PCIe, USB) and/or high-speed parallel busses (DDR2/3), and CPU front-side bus
Skilled in feature and cost trade-off analysis
Ability to create specifications and design guides
Strong leadership, presentation, and verbal and written communication skills required
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $116,250 and $193,750 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.
Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
#LI-SL #LI-Onsite #ZTSANENG2025!
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Compensation & Financial Security
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
- Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location.
ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Energy
- Manufacturing
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Experience with power systems, embedded systems, or RF and communications design
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or PSpice for circuit and system design
- Familiarity with NEC, IEEE standards, and relevant state or federal electrical codes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project collaboration
Electrical Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineer in New Jersey?
You become a licensed electrical engineer in New Jersey by earning an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining qualifying engineering experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. A Professional Engineer license is required for roles that involve signing off on engineering documents or working on public projects in the state.
How much do electrical engineers make in New Jersey?
Electrical engineers in New Jersey earn a median of about $125,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,630 for the lowest 10% to over $174,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring electrical engineers in New Jersey right now include Koch, WSP, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's concentration of defense contractors, utility providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers means demand for electrical engineers remains broad across industry sectors.
Which New Jersey cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?
The New Jersey cities with the most electrical engineer openings are Bedminster, Lakehurst, and Hackettstown. The distribution reflects the state's defense and aerospace presence near Trenton, the utility and infrastructure employers clustered around Newark, and the dense Route 1 technology and pharmaceutical corridor connecting New Brunswick to Princeton, which draws engineering talent from across central Jersey.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. About 47% of electrical engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is low relative to purely analytical fields because much of the work involves hands-on lab testing, hardware integration, or on-site systems commissioning. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility are those focused on simulation, systems architecture, or documentation-heavy design review work.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through co-op programs and new-graduate rotational programs at large New Jersey employers such as PSE&G, Lockheed Martin, and major pharmaceutical manufacturers with engineering campuses along the Route 1 corridor. Entry-level titles like test engineer, field service engineer, or junior design engineer are common first roles. Completing your Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a portfolio of project work, even from coursework or internships, strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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